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NPR A self-described anarchist, who was tweeting at the G-20 summit, was arrested. Elliot Madison was accused of directing others to avoid arrest. Madison’s home in New York City was searched. He was charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution, criminal use of a communication facility and possession of instruments of crime. Hmm, [...] Justin Kownacki thinks so (I tend to disagree, but he makes some telling points) Dear protesters (and those who feel like shouting while at home), Protesting is, with rare exception, a waste of your time and effort. The appalling political and socioeconomic atrocities you seek to call attention to (if not overthrow completely) will [...] The woman, clutching a carton of orange juice and digital camera, remonstrates with the officer. He is then seen drawing a baton from his pocket and striking the woman on her legs. The officer’s badge number was concealed. The usual denials and coverups would continue, except for those damn video cameras that protesters have. [...] Harry’s Place Here’s another camera angle on the assault by a Policeman on Ian Tomlinson. [the video is above] Although the footage is from distance, and partially obscured, I think this makes the attack on Ian Tomlinson look even more appalling. The Guardian has an interactive map tracking Tomlinson’s movements by CCTV in the [...] This is huge. The Guardian has released video footage showing Ian Tomlinson being struck from behind by police at the G20 protests. He was not a protester and is the father of nine. He died of a heart attack shortly after being struck. The police have lied steadily and consistently about the cause and circumstances [...] |  | ||||
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